online The Implementation of Accreditation and Equivalency Program of Alternative Learning Systemin San Miguel II District, San Miguel, Surigao Del Sur

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Seeing those out-of-school youth and adults and the less fortunate people deprived by the opportunity to attend schools and failed to finish their studies for some reason made the whole research meaningful and substantial. It sought to find solutions to the existing problem specifically on the implementation of Accreditation and Equivalency Program (A&E) of the Alternative Learning System to the identified locale of the study. It served as an eye-opener to the whole community and to the respondents concerned on how to address the needs of those dropout learners who still wished to complete their basic education and still aspire for their better and brighter future.

METHODS

A total of one hundred thirty-nine (139) responded to the questionnaire across twelve (12) barangays in the 2nd district of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur. This study utilizes descriptive-evaluation method. This survey method collected data through questionnaire survey and interviews. It was descriptive since the solicited facts were accurately treated, interpreted and described.

RESULTS

To mainstream A & E passers to formal education is the top priority of the program, as well as to equip learners with skills based on the A & E program. In the secondary level, there is an impressive and remarkable success in the number of takers in the said examination with the frequency of 10 out of 10 which implies 100% success rate from one of the community learning centers. There was also constant support coming from the local government/stakeholders. It was also revealed that the respondents experienced minimal problems during the implementation of Accreditation and Equivalency Program of ALS. The respondents rated insufficient physical facilities required for effective delivery of A & E program as the first rank with the highest weighted mean of 3.91.

DISCUSSIONS

In order to provide a system for assessing levels of literacy and other non-formal learning achievement covering basic and functional education skills and competencies designed, the Government and Dep-Ed Personnel is to provide sufficient financial assistance for the acquisition of effective facilities and materials needed by the learners in order for them to be fully equipped and that there is a need to conduct a seminar workshop for updates and intensified teaching strategy through updated instructional materials